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Canada »

Olympics brought big benefits: poll
A new poll suggests that Canadians see substantial benefits from the 2010 Olympic Games for Canada, for B.C. and for the city of Vancouver.
Afghan detainee torture risk raised in 2005: diplomat
A Canadian diplomat with extensive experience in Afghanistan says she raised the possibility that detainees transferred from Canadian to Afghan custody were at risk of torture back in 2005, but her concerns were ignored.
Tories focused on message as detainee issue grew VideoAudio
The Conservative government was focused on communications as it tried to deal with the growing questions about the treatment of Afghan detainees back in 2007, a document obtained by CBC News indicates.

World »

Bali bomb suspect killed in Indonesia
Indonesian counterterrorism authorities won international praise on Wednesday, one day after killing a top-ranked Southeast Asian militant wanted for planning the deadly 2002 Bali bombings.
Wheelchair-bound Canadian beaten in Australia
A 35-year-old Canadian who uses a wheelchair was beaten violently in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday and remains hospitalized in serious condition, according to police reports.
Gov. Gen. wraps up Haiti visit Video
Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean ended her two-day tour of Haiti with a visit to Jacmel on Tuesday, bringing a message of hope to the shattered city.

Health »

Virus can attack prostate cancer Video
Researchers in Alberta have successfully tested a new viral approach to treating prostate cancer in a small number of men.
Eastern Health may discipline lab staff
The head of a St. John's-based health authority plagued by a new set of laboratory mistakes says staff may be disciplined for failing to document problems and alert managers
Flu shots for children protect adults: study
Vaccinating children against seasonal flu helps protect others in their community, a new Canadian study suggests.

Arts & Entertainment »

Inuit art promoter Ryan honoured
Terry Ryan, who managed the Cape Dorset artists' co-op in Nunavut and is now director of Dorset Fine Arts in Toronto, has been honoured for his 50 years of work in promoting Inuit art.
Fawcett memorial more suited to Emmys: Academy
Farrah Fawcett wasn't included in the "in memoriam" segment of Sunday's Oscars because the late actress was better known as a TV star, says the executive director of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which organizes the annual awards ceremony.
Malkovich to play serial killer on Toronto stage
American actor John Malkovich will make his Luminato debut playing a notorious Austrian serial killer in a musical performance this June as part of the annual festival of arts and culture.

Technology & Science »

CRTC probing Mobilicity ownership
The CRTC is reviewing the structure of Mobilicity, the fledgling cellphone provider formerly known as DAVE Wireless, to see whether it meets Canadian-ownership rules.
Climate panel to receive external review
The beleaguered panel investigating global climate change has found an outside group to review how it writes its reports.
Orangutans have 'caller ID'
The calls of male orangutans contain information about the apes' identity and the context of the call, researchers say.

Money »

Canadian bank profits top $5B Video
Total profits for Canada's six biggest banks surged to $5.3 billion in the first quarter as loan losses fell and their domestic operations flourished.
Toyota denies Prius recall coming
Toyota Motor Corp. Tuesday denied reports by the Wall Street Journal that the automaker plans to recall the Prius model involved in Monday's high-profile case of unintended acceleration in San Diego.
CRTC probing Mobilicity ownership
The CRTC is reviewing the structure of Mobilicity, the fledgling cellphone provider formerly known as DAVE Wireless, to see whether it meets Canadian-ownership rules.

Consumer Life »

Toyota denies Prius recall coming
Toyota Motor Corp. Tuesday denied reports by the Wall Street Journal that the automaker plans to recall the Prius model involved in Monday's high-profile case of unintended acceleration in San Diego.
Natural gas customers stuck with costly contracts Video
Thousands of B.C. residents who switched to new natural gas providers after deregulation are now paying significantly more than market rates and discovering they can't get out of multi-year contracts.
Sex.com goes on auction block Video
Sex.com, a popular domain name on the internet, will be auctioned off in New York this month after its owners defaulted on debt payments.

Sports »

Flames bump Red Wings from 8th in NHL West
The Flames appeared down and out in Detroit, but netminder Miikka Kiprusoff held his team close and then captain Jarome Iginla went to work in the third period to propel Calgary to a come-from-behind 4-2 win on Tuesday night.
Avalanche victimized by comeback Canucks
Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen notched his fourth career game-winning goal and second in as many games to cap a come-from-behind 6-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.
Bryant beats Raptors with clutch jumper
Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left to help the Los Angeles Lakers snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

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